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FORGE Alliance: $30B, 54 Nations Reshape Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The U.S. launched FORGE in February 2026 with 54 nations and $30B to break China's rare earth monopoly. South Korea chairs the alliance. Can this plurilateral bloc build a resilient Western supply chain by 2030?
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Iran retains 30 of 33 missile bases near Strait of Hormuz: NYT
NYT reveals Iran retains 30 of 33 missile bases near Strait of Hormuz, 70% of missile arsenal intact, contradicting Trump claims of 'crushed' military. U.S. munition shortages blamed.
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China's Critical Mineral Stranglehold: Rare Earth Export Controls Reshape Global Supply Chains in 2026
China's 2025-2026 rare earth export controls trigger sixfold price spikes and slash European licensing below 25%. With Beijing controlling 90% of processing, Western defense, EV, and renewable energy supply chains face a...
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Criminal Charges Filed Against Dali Ship Operator
Federal charges filed against Synergy Marine and superintendent Nair for the 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse that killed six. Maryland also reached a $2.5B settlement. Read the full story.
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Saudi Arabia Launched Secret Airstrikes on Iran: Report
Saudi Arabia secretly launched airstrikes on Iran in late March 2026, marking the first direct Saudi military action on Iranian soil. The covert retaliatory strikes, confirmed by Western and Iranian officials, led to an...
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EU AI Act Enforcement 2026: High-Risk Compliance Deadline Looms
The EU AI Act's high-risk system rules take effect August 2, 2026, with penalties up to €35M. 78% of organizations are unprepared. Learn compliance requirements, extraterritorial impact, and global regulatory divergence.